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For cable operators, being a dumb pipe may be a smart idea

January 13, 2011 — 7:31am ET | By Jim Barthold

Much as any cable operator would be loathe admitting it, the idea of being a dumb pipe is a smart move right now--to an extent. After all, with the Internet as a bottomless pit of content, Read more >>

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